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Take Action: Fight for #FairMaps

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September 5, 2019

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September 5, 2019 to September 19, 2019

California’s state redistricting process is the gold standard for the nation. Now it’s time to bring that level of excellence and fairness to the local level. We need criteria to make line-drawing transparent, and ensure our diverse communities have a voice in government. Fair rules lead to fair maps. Tell your state Senator to vote YES on the Fair Maps Act, AB 849.

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In the winter of even numbered years, members across California begin the program planning process by reviewing all existing positions and current issues with their local League members. After discussion, each local League recommends positions to be retained, reviewed, updated, and/or deleted as well as those that the LWVC should emphasize for the following two years.